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    • PS21 Event Podcast: What Does “Security” Mean in 2020?

      PS21 Event Podcast: What Does “Security” Mean in 2020?

      As Covid-19 reshapes the world and Britain begins its Integrated Defence and Security Review, what does the word “security” really mean in 2020 Read more

    • WarPod Ep #21 | Dissecting the Overseas Operations Bill

      WarPod Ep #21 | Dissecting the Overseas Operations Bill

      Abigail Watson is joined by Camilla Molyneux and Mark Goodwin-Hudson to discuss the Overseas Operations Bill. Read more

    • WarPod Ep #20 | Incorporating the Protection of Civilians into UK Policy

      WarPod Ep #20 | Incorporating the Protection of Civilians into UK Policy

      Megan Karlshoej-Pedersen is joined by Ewan Lawson, an ORG Fellow, and Save the Children's Amanda Brydon to discuss the importance of incorporating a strong focus on the protection of civilians into UK policy. Read more

    • WarPod Ep #19 | Partner Operations and the Importance of Legitimacy

      WarPod Ep #19 | Partner Operations and the Importance of Legitimacy

      Hijab Shah of CSIS and Dorith Kool from HCSS join the Remote Warfare Programme team to discuss partner legitimacy, security force assistance and security sector reform. Read more

    • PS21 Event Podcast: What Does “Security” Mean in 2020?
    • WarPod Ep #21 | Dissecting the Overseas Operations Bill
    • WarPod Ep #20 | Incorporating the Protection of Civilians into UK Policy
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    A Story of ORG: Oliver Ramsbotham

    A Story of ORG: Oliver Ramsbotham

    In this episode, ORG interviews Oliver Ramsbotham, Emeritus Professor at Bradford University and a Senior Advisor to Oxford Research Group's Strategic Peacebuilding Programme. We discuss Professor Ramsbotham’s work with Oxford Research Group, particularly his role in developing Collective Strategic Thinking, an approach that has heavily influenced the work of the Strategic Peacebuilding Programme in Yemen and Israel-Palestine. Read more

    Published: 26th November, 2020

    Author: Alasdair McKay

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    A Story of ORG: Gabrielle Rifkind

    A Story of ORG: Gabrielle Rifkind

    In this episode ORG interview Gabrielle Rifkind, a senior advisor to the Oxford Research Group’s Strategic Peacebuilding Programme, which she founded as the Middle East Programme in 2002. She is now the Director of Oxford Process. We discuss Gabrielle's work in preventive diplomacy and her crucial role in the development of Oxford Research Group’s Middle East Programme. Read more

    Published: 26th November, 2020

    Author: Alasdair McKay

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    A Story of ORG: Scilla Elworthy

    A Story of ORG: Scilla Elworthy

    In a special series of podcasts, ORG talks with people involved in the development and evolution of ORG in its early days. In this episode, ORG interviews Dr. Scilla Ellworthy, who founded ORG in 1982 and was its Executive Director until 2003. Read more

    Published: 26th November, 2020

    Author: Alasdair McKay

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    A Story of ORG: Paul Rogers

    A Story of ORG: Paul Rogers

    In a special series of podcasts, ORG talks with people involved in the development and evolution of ORG from its early days. In this episode, ORG interviews Paul Rogers about his impressive career in the field of international security and his crucial role in the development of the Oxford Research Group. Read more

    Published: 26th November, 2020

    Updated: 27th November, 2020

    Author: Alasdair McKay

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    • Podcasts
    PS21 Event Podcast: What Does “Security” Mean in 2020?

    PS21 Event Podcast: What Does “Security” Mean in 2020?

    As Covid-19 reshapes the world and Britain begins its Integrated Defence and Security Review, what does the word “security” really mean in 2020 Read more

    Published: 10th November, 2020

    Author: Alasdair McKay

    Related topics:
    • The Remote Warfare Programme
    • Podcasts
    WarPod Ep #21 | Dissecting the Overseas Operations Bill

    WarPod Ep #21 | Dissecting the Overseas Operations Bill

    Abigail Watson is joined by Camilla Molyneux and Mark Goodwin-Hudson to discuss the Overseas Operations Bill. Read more

    Published: 30th October, 2020

    Updated: 25th November, 2020

    Author: Alasdair McKay

    Related topics:
    • The Remote Warfare Programme
    • Podcasts
    WarPod Ep #20 | Incorporating the Protection of Civilians into UK Policy

    WarPod Ep #20 | Incorporating the Protection of Civilians into UK Policy

    Megan Karlshoej-Pedersen is joined by Ewan Lawson, an ORG Fellow, and Save the Children's Amanda Brydon to discuss the importance of incorporating a strong focus on the protection of civilians into UK policy. Read more

    Published: 24th September, 2020

    Author: Alasdair McKay

    Related topics:
    • The Remote Warfare Programme
    • Integrated Review
    • Podcasts
    WarPod Ep #19 | Partner Operations and the Importance of Legitimacy

    WarPod Ep #19 | Partner Operations and the Importance of Legitimacy

    Hijab Shah of CSIS and Dorith Kool from HCSS join the Remote Warfare Programme team to discuss partner legitimacy, security force assistance and security sector reform. Read more

    Published: 4th August, 2020

    Updated: 2nd October, 2020

    Author: Alasdair McKay

    Related topics:
    • The Remote Warfare Programme
    • Podcasts
    WarPod Ep #18 | The UN and the Rise of Counter-Terrorism

    WarPod Ep #18 | The UN and the Rise of Counter-Terrorism

    Ali Altiok and Saferworld's Jordan Street join the podcast to discuss the emergence of the four pillar of the United Nations, counter-terrorism. Read more

    Published: 17th July, 2020

    Updated: 30th July, 2020

    Author: Alasdair McKay

    Related topics:
    • The Remote Warfare Programme
    • Podcasts
    WarPod Ep #17 | Remote Warfare and Private Military and Security Contractors

    WarPod Ep #17 | Remote Warfare and Private Military and Security Contractors

    In this episode Christopher Kinsey and Helene Olsen from Kings College London join the podcast to discuss private military and security contractors and their role in remote warfare. Read more

    Published: 8th July, 2020

    Updated: 10th July, 2020

    Author: Alasdair McKay

    Related topics:
    • The Remote Warfare Programme
    • Podcasts
    WarPod Ep #16 | The Remote Warfare Paradox

    WarPod Ep #16 | The Remote Warfare Paradox

    Jolle Demmers and Lauren Gould from Utrecht University discuss the use of remote warfare by democratic states, the reasons why they have chosen to use this type of military engagement and the problems yielded by this practice. Read more

    Published: 25th June, 2020

    Updated: 29th June, 2020

    Author: Alasdair McKay

    Related topics:
    • The Remote Warfare Programme
    • Podcasts
    Webinar Podcast: Sustainable Security Index Launch

    Webinar Podcast: Sustainable Security Index Launch

    On 9 June ORG hosted a webinar where an expert panel discussed the Sustainable Security Index's key themes and findings. Read more

    Published: 11th June, 2020

    Updated: 1st July, 2020

    Author: Alasdair McKay

    Related topics:
    • Sustainable Security Index
    • Sustainable Security Programme
    • Podcasts
    WarPod Ep #15 | Foreign Military Assistance, Human Rights and Peacebuilding

    WarPod Ep #15 | Foreign Military Assistance, Human Rights and Peacebuilding

    Emily Knowles and Jahara Matisek join Abigail Watson to discuss security force assistance and it can be used as a peacebuilding tool. Read more

    Published: 29th May, 2020

    Updated: 2nd June, 2020

    Author: Alasdair McKay

    Related topics:
    • The Remote Warfare Programme
    • Podcasts
    WarPod Ep #14 | COVID-19 and the Prospects for Peace in Somalia

    WarPod Ep #14 | COVID-19 and the Prospects for Peace in Somalia

    Abigail Watson is joined by Mary Harper, the BBC's Africa Editor, to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on Somalia and how the pandemic may affect the prospects for peace in the country. Read more

    Published: 24th May, 2020

    Updated: 2nd October, 2020

    Author: Alasdair McKay

    Related topics:
    • The Remote Warfare Programme
    • Africa
    • Podcasts
    WarPod Ep #13 | Partnered Operations and Civilian Protection

    WarPod Ep #13 | Partnered Operations and Civilian Protection

    CIVIC's Daniel Mahanty and Beatrice Godefoy of join the podcast to discuss the protection of civilians in partnered operations. Read more

    Published: 19th May, 2020

    Updated: 13th August, 2020

    Author: Alasdair McKay

    Related topics:
    • The Remote Warfare Programme
    • Integrated Review
    • Podcasts
    Westminster Round-Up | April 2020

    Westminster Round-Up | April 2020

    Liam Walpole and Megan Karlshoej-Pedersen discuss the latest defence and security policy developments in UK politics. Read more

    Published: 27th April, 2020

    Updated: 9th July, 2020

    Author: Alasdair McKay

    Related topics:
    • The Remote Warfare Programme
    • Integrated Review
    • Podcasts
    WarPod Ep #12 | The Protection of Civilians in the Sahel

    WarPod Ep #12 | The Protection of Civilians in the Sahel

    Liam Walpole is joined by two experts from the Danish Institute for International Studies to examine the importance of effective protection of civilians, looking at case studies from the Sahel and West Africa. Read more

    Published: 22nd April, 2020

    Updated: 2nd October, 2020

    Author: Alasdair McKay

    Related topics:
    • The Remote Warfare Programme
    • Sahel - Sahara
    • Podcasts
    Westminster Round-Up | March 2020

    Westminster Round-Up | March 2020

    Liam Walpole and Megan Karlshoej-Pedersen discuss the latest defence and security policy developments in UK politics. Read more

    Published: 30th March, 2020

    Updated: 9th July, 2020

    Author: Alasdair McKay

    Related topics:
    • The Remote Warfare Programme
    • Integrated Review
    • Westminster Round-Up
    • Podcasts
    Special Podcast | 5 Years into the War in Yemen – Debunking 5 Myths

    Special Podcast | 5 Years into the War in Yemen – Debunking 5 Myths

    Marwa Baabbad is joined by the Middle East Institute's Nadwa Al-Dawsari and Fatima Abo Alasrar to debunk five popular myths about the conflict in Yemen. Read more

    Published: 30th March, 2020

    Updated: 2nd October, 2020

    Author: Alasdair McKay

    Related topics:
    • Strategic Peacebuilding
    • Middle East
    • Podcasts
    WarPod Ep #11 | David Owen and the Origins of an Ethical UK Foreign Policy

    WarPod Ep #11 | David Owen and the Origins of an Ethical UK Foreign Policy

    In this episode, Liam Walpole and Megan Karlshoej-Pedersen talk to David Grealy about the influence of David Owen on the genealogy of Britain’s ethical foreign policy. Read more

    Published: 20th March, 2020

    Author: Alasdair McKay

    Related topics:
    • The Remote Warfare Programme
    • Podcasts
    WarPod Ep #10 | Looking Ahead to the UK’s National Security Review

    WarPod Ep #10 | Looking Ahead to the UK’s National Security Review

    Megan Karlshoej-Pedersen and Liam Walpole are joined by Josh Arnold-Forster to discuss the upcoming UK SDSR. Read more

    Published: 28th February, 2020

    Updated: 9th July, 2020

    Author: Alasdair McKay

    Related topics:
    • The Remote Warfare Programme
    • Integrated Review
    • Podcasts
    Westminster Round-Up | February 2020

    Westminster Round-Up | February 2020

    Liam Walpole and Megan Karlshoej-Pedersen discuss the latest defence and security policy developments in UK politics. Read more

    Published: 27th February, 2020

    Updated: 28th February, 2020

    Author: Alasdair McKay

    Related topics:
    • The Remote Warfare Programme
    • Westminster Round-Up
    • Podcasts
    Westminster Round-Up | January 2020

    Westminster Round-Up | January 2020

    Liam Walpole and Megan return to discuss the latest defence and security policy development in UK politics. Read more

    Published: 30th January, 2020

    Updated: 31st January, 2020

    Author: Alasdair McKay

    Related topics:
    • The Remote Warfare Programme
    • Africa
    • Podcasts
    WarPod Ep #9 | Regional Dynamics to Security in the Sahel

    WarPod Ep #9 | Regional Dynamics to Security in the Sahel

    In the second of a two-part podcast series on security in the Sahel, Abigail Watson is joined by Anna Schmauder, Brema Ely Dicko and Zoe Gorman to discuss the local and regional contexts of security in the region. Read more

    Published: 28th January, 2020

    Updated: 5th February, 2020

    Author: Alasdair McKay

    Related topics:
    • The Remote Warfare Programme
    • Sahel - Sahara
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    • Security in the DRC and Yemen: Military Conflict, Disease Outbreak and Containment

      Security in the DRC and Yemen: Military Conflict, Disease Outbreak and Containment

      This briefing examines the effect of military conflict on the response (and vice versa) to Ebola and COVID-19 in DRC and Yemen, respectively.

    • Mistrust, Misinformation and Community Engagement: Reflections on lessons from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Yemen

      Mistrust, Misinformation and Community Engagement: Reflections on lessons from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Yemen

      This briefing examines the mistrust, misinformation and community engagement during the Ebola and COVID-19 outbreaks in the DRC and Yemen, respectively.

    • Women’s Experiences of Disease Outbreaks in Conflict: Reflections on lessons from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Yemen

      Women’s Experiences of Disease Outbreaks in Conflict: Reflections on lessons from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Yemen

      This briefing will explore the challenges facing women and girls in each of these contexts. It will first examine the response of the international community in the DRC, and identify key challenges to Congolese women.

    • Background Briefing - Military Conflict, Disease Outbreak and Containment: A Comparative Study of Yemen and DRC

      Background Briefing - Military Conflict, Disease Outbreak and Containment: A Comparative Study of Yemen and DRC

      This is the first briefing in a series released by the Oxford Research Group’s (ORG) Strategic Peacebuilding Programme. These briefings examine the lessons that can be drawn from the response to Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and how they can be applied in the response to COVID-19 in Yemen.

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      The Role of Youth in Peacebuilding: Challenges and Opportunities

      Young people are frequently ‘othered’ in discussions about conflict. This is a dangerous practice as youths can play a very positive role aiding peacebuilding in societies recovering from conflict.

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      Making Bad Economies: The Poverty of Mexican Drug Cartels

      Some stories say that local economies benefit from cartels in Mexico. But research suggests that the areas most plagued by drug-related violence have seriously suffered economically.

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      Remote Warfare: Lessons Learned from Contemporary Theatres

      This report is a first attempt to identify some of the factors that have helped or hindered the UK’s current approach to remote warfare.

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      Weavers of Peace: The Higaonon Tribe in the Philippines

      The Higaonon, an indigenous tribe in Northern Mindanao in the southern Philippines, have preserved an ancient system of conflict resolution which has enabled them to be a truly peaceful community. However, there is a need to ensure that this knowledge is not lost in the future.

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      The Cyprus Problem: Why Solve a Comfortable Conflict?

      Several diplomatic efforts have been made both domestically and internationally to enhance peaceful unity since the start of the Cyprus Problem. Despite the shortcomings of past efforts, it is still desirable not only to resolve the issue, but also to do so in a timely manner.

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      Why Does UN Humanitarian Intervention Remain Selective?

      Over the past two decades, the United Nations Security Council has responded more strongly to some humanitarian crises than to others. This variation in Security Council action raises the important question of what factors motivate United Nations intervention.

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      The Politics of Coltan: An Interview with Michael Nest

      In this interview, Dr. Michael Nest discusses the political, environmental, ethical and social issues surrounding the mining of columbite–tantalite (coltan).

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      The UK and UN Peace Operations: A Case for Greater Engagement

      This report supports an enhanced role for Britain in UN peace operations and sets out a case for greater engagement.

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      The Expanding Role of Chinese Peacekeeping in Africa

      China's increased involvement in United Nations (UN) peacekeeping in Africa reflects a broader trend of the country taking a more proactive approach to foreign policy.

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